About Me

Hi! My name is Isaac and I'm currently working as an Applications Engineer at MKS Instruments in Beaverton, OR.

I have a master's degree in Applied Physics from the University of Oregon. There I attended the Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program (KCGIP) in the Optical Materials & Devices track. During the second half of the program, I completed an internship at MKS.

My undergraduate program was at Boise State University, where I graduated with a BS in Applied Physics along with minors in Computer Science, Materials Science & Engineering, and Applied Math. I worked there while a student as a stockroom assistant and an adjunct faculty member. I continued working there after graduating until starting the KCGIP.

Through my past work I've developed the communication and organizational skills critical to collaboration in a fast-paced environment. I am eager to play a part in driving technology forward as the technical systems we rely upon continue to grow ever more complex.

The Clifton Strengths Assessment is designed to point out what people do best. Rankings are given for 34 strengths which are further grouped into 4 domains. Below I've listed my top 5 strengths from my 2024 assessment to provide some context for what I bring to a team.

Learner | Strategic Thinking

"You have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. The process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites you."

Intellection | Strategic Thinking

"You are characterized by your intellectual activity. You are introspective and appreciate intellectual discussions."

Relator | Relationship Building

"You enjoy close relationships with others. You find deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal."

Responsibility | Executing

"You take psychological ownership of what you say you will do. You are committed to stable values such as honesty and loyalty."

Deliberative | Executing